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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.18, 357.34 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.18, 357.34 and 173.25 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.18 : 357.34 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.18/357.34 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.18x = 357.34 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.18x = 61,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,906.50/238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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